Queer
Directed byLuca Guadagnino
Screenplay byJustin Kuritzkes
Based onQueer
by William S. Burroughs
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Countries
  • Italy
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Queer is an upcoming historical romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs. Set in 1940s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expat (Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man (Drew Starkey).

Premise

Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows Lee who has fled from a drug bust in New Orleans. In Mexico City, Lee wanders around the city's clubs and becomes infatuated with drug user Allerton, a discharged American Navy serviceman.[1]

Cast

Production

It was announced in December 2022 that Daniel Craig was in talks to star in a film adaptation of William S. Burroughs' 1985 novel Queer, which would see Luca Guadagnino directing from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzes.[2] In April 2023, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, and Henry Zaga were revealed to be in the cast.[1]

Principal photography began in Rome, Italy on April 29, 2023.[3] The project was filmed entirely at Cinecittà Studios and wrapped on June 29, 2023.[4][5][6] Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe, served as costume designer, marking his second collaboration with Guadagnino following Challengers.[1][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Vivarelli, Nick (21 April 2023). "Drew Starkey to Star With Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' With Filming Starting This Month in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin (9 December 2022). "Luca Guadagnino-Directed Adaptation Of 'Queer' With Daniel Craig In Works". Deadline. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  3. ^ DEON, BRYNN (29 April 2023). "Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' Has Begun Filming". Maxblizz. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (3 September 2023). "Lorenzo Mieli: How The Italian Producer Of Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla', Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' & HBO's 'My Brilliant Friend' Is Breaking Global Boundaries – Venice". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (21 April 2023). "Drew Starkey to Star With Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' With Filming Starting This Month in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  6. ^ "jonathan.anderson June 29, 2023". Instagram. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  7. ^ Cartner-Morley, Jess (17 February 2023). "Fashion needs to step up as UK is 'in a paralysis', says Jonathan Anderson". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

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Luca Guadagnino filmography
William S. Burroughs
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